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Oh - NOW I see! (How could have I missed it?!)
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It's a hammock, right?
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It would probably be called 'tree-sickness' - eh?
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Ctenicera, before you started out on your CS31, were you any good at working with small trees? Probably not! Before any of us are good at something, we're bad at it. Stop finding problems - they'll find you before long. If you're lucky, the useful problems will present themselves and you'll be wiser for the event. If you're unlucky, then at least you'll know that you are working at your own 'safe' level. So unless you're happy knowing just that small bit of yourself, so-far discovered, my advice would be "Stop if'ing and get out there!" Keep us posted. Dee
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The snow drift you speak of is two inches deep, you know?
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I think it was intended to support the editorial view that this man was a reasonable member of society and of value to his community. As for your honourable belief in equality, Hamadryad, somehow I can't help but value myself, my family or even the blinkered judge over the now brain-damaged attacker.
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Even early on a wet Tuesday?
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Gavin, forgive me but am I missing the 'extreme sports' side of this profession. Is this view of tree care becoming more popular in colleges these days? Dee
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Still cameras do have a buffer - but the buffering capacity will eventually fill up ie. a high end DSLR might be able to take 90 jpeg images within a matter of seconds but will then need time afterwards (when the shutter is not being pressed) to finish processing these images - maybe 10 seconds continuous shooting and then 20 seconds playing 'catch up'. But because a video stream is usually continuous, there isn't downtime - unless you remove frames from every second of footage. With smooth, HD capture, you can't afford to omit frames.
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Not quite, Rupe. The card's processing rate is the 'speed' at which data can be recorded onto it. If the camera records in HD (or if a stills camera records in high M-pixels) then every second's worth of recording holds more data and, if you want to record in real-time, each second's worth of recording requires greater processing rate to file that info into a memory card. So a card is needed that can be 'force-fed' this larger amount of data per second. This info only applies to one part of your thread - I realise that your camera doesn't record in HD. Dee
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You could also have your dog walking up to people and 'talking' to them! Imagine what the postman would do!
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I've just the passage above and am interested in the idea that 'understanding' can evolve. I can't make my mind up about what is being said because I feel that much more would need to be explained or proposed (as I'm sure is the case). However, I'm determined that my ignorance will not prevent me keeping an open mind until I know more of the argument. Thanks for posting, Hamadryad.
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You seem to be very aware of the crossroad that you've come to in life, Conway. The 'seriousness' of the situation doesn't seem to be lost on you - that's good. So, because of the potential for things to go very well or very badly (over the next few years) you need to consider every option and work through each challenge carefully. Asking advice from a forum such as this is a good start. And with advice from these 'three wise men' how can you go wrong! The Christmas spirit even has them agreeing with each other. Good luck - and keep us up to date.
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My first aid certificate is a Mountain First-aid one that has to be kept up-dated for my outdoor pursuits instruction work. It's not very different from the basic cert. except that it develops areas such as full body examination and extended periods of first aid (whilst awaiting far-off help).
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I can't remember either, but I do know that these chemicals have allelopathic properties.
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And at those temperatures, would there be sufficient activity in the cells?
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After such an incident, I'm sure everyone was 'feline' better.
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Would there be much difference in gaining information or direction from this forum compared to gaining the same info from recommended texts, no one expected to know anything without finding out first. If someone was having their assignments written for them by 'the forum' that would indeed be a different matter and I would agree with your valid point - but as far as I have witnessed, all the help that is given amounts to advice and support.
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You could explore the angle of the tree's permanence in the environment. I was thinking about something along the lines of them being on the extreme end of the K strategy range ie. devoting considerable resources to surviving from year to year. This would be opposed to the R strategists who embody the colonising species but do not remain in the same place as the habitat/community reaches maturity. It's just another suggestion, good luck. Dee
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I've used one for years with the mountain rescue team - lowering stretchered climbers etc. I've never used one as an arborist. I feel they work best (or most predictably) when they are well loaded ie. heavily loaded - a stretcher, with injured person, and one attendant would be the type of load I'm talking about. They are useful when you want to adjust the friction during use. A possible scenario might be abseiling with all your rope hanging below you - the weight of the rope requires less friction from the bars and so only a few bars need be employed. As the abseil progresses, and less rope hangs below the rack, more friction is required - and so redundant bars can be brought into play. My input, whilst having no reference to arb, may still provide some view of the rack itself. Dee.
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To complain about a relevant issue is to be welcomed. However, to choose this thread to recall a non-descript person gaining non-descript certificates 'over here' doesn't further your case. Infact, it may well indicate a lack of knowledge regarding this particular qualification. Well done to Tom D and the rest of those arborists who have added to their knowlede base!
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Was there a wind blowing at your yard last night, Dean?
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Recommended wet/very cold weather climbing glove?
WeeDee replied to Craig F-J's topic in Climbers talk
Have you explored some of the sailing glove options? They're designed to grip in cold, wet conditions - some of them have a tough palm material and a neoprene back for heat retention. I know the sailing fraternity certainly know how to charge big prices - but you might find a decently priced pair. Good luck. -
I've got a pair of the plastic toe-cap Cofra boots for workshop work (welding etc.). These were very cheap and are OK for the job intended. The Kevlar mid sole and plastic toe-cap do make a very light boot. The waterproofing is not much at all. Sole rigidity is not high either. As you might be thinking - worth the money, but not a top player. Hope this helps. Dee
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I'm unsure about some of the models mentioned here, but I use the Vertex Best and am sure that it meets industrial standards (EN 12492) and even the molten metal splash protection requirement (EN 397). So to answer part of your query, the Ecrin is not the ONLY helmet that's suitable. Good luck with your final choice, Matt. Remember what it'll be protecting.
